“In regards to IPPMC Chronic Pain Program: Over the last 25 years I have been dealing with chronic pain and have been seen at practically every pain clinic in Minnesota. I want to express my satisfaction with IPPMC and their Chronic Pain Program. This program covered all the bases and it has prevented me from having neck and back surgery. I have also been able to reduce my opioid use and I have a clearer head. The team is friendly and very modern.”
“I have had left groin and testicle pain for eight years that has been getting worse over the last year to the point where I was almost unbearable. I was offered surgery to remove my left testicle in order to help with my pain and that was not going to happen. I was referred to IPPMC and after two treatments I have 70% improvement of my groin pain and my back pain. It has done wonders.”
“I have had foot pain off and on for years which I have had neuroma surgically removed. I had difficulty walking because of constant foot pain with pressure. I was able to receive conservative treatment at IPPMC for my feet and currently have 100% improvement of my foot pain. It is nice to know that there is further treatment options for this pain that has affected my function.”
“I have had back problems since I was 15 years old, which came on periodically. I have been seen by chiropractors and neurosurgeons. After a number of years of dealing with this pain, I eventually was seen at IPPMC and on my first visit, I can say at this time I have 98% improvement of my lower back pain. I would recommend these guys.”
“My biggest problem was my lower back pain and left hip for about a year. I had laminectomy years ago for my lower back due to a pinched nerve. It affected my ability to climb ladders, sit in a car or sit for long periods of time. After receiving therapeutic treatment to my back and left leg, I am 90% improved and I have started a reconditioning program at IPPMC.”
“You done good! I came in here, I could barely walk and today I’m functioning well. I’m no longer using my canes and my canes are now in my closet”
“I’ve been dealing with abdominal pain for over five years. I went to the Mayo Clinic for help in which they diagnosed me with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. I was dealing with abdominal pain after a hysterectomy, which led me to start using OxyContin and Percocet in which I became physically dependent on these medications.
Since I started coming to IPPMC my quality of life is so much better. My pain is almost nonexistent and I am no longer dependent on medications. You guys are great.”
“I have been dealing with chronic back pain and hip pain for which I was not deemed a surgical candidate by a surgeon. I underwent over five spinal injections without benefit. After being treated at IPPMC, after a short period I had up to 90% improvement of my symptoms for almost a year.”
“I have been treated at IPPMC for five years. Five years ago I was having back pain and bilateral lower extremity pain, which was slowing me down. Dr. Kowalkowski evaluated me and I underwent a spinal injection and I had 100% relief of my symptoms for five years. Recently, I was exercising and I woke up the next morning with pain in my back and right lower extremity. I immediately came into IPPMC and they took me that day and I left after the injection with no pain and I am still not having pain. I would give him a big hug for doing that for doing that for me because I was able then to get work done that I could not do. ”
“I have been dealing with lower back pain since March of 2009 due to a car accident. I was unable to clean my home, going on walks, sit or stand for very long. It was hard to sleep. I started a comprehensive rehabilitation program at IPPMC. The rehabilitation and MedX program was very professional. They were very friendly, helpful, and it went really well. My strength improved considerably in my lower back..”